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Rash that looks like spider bites

A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
See Dermatologist: To see if in fact are spider bites & not another issue/tick/bed bugs. Take photos of stages. Consider precautions: mattress cover; cover body with... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
I suspect that these: lesions may not be spider bits. These lesions need to be visualized & a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Litt
Dermatology 73 years experience
RASH IN ARMPITS: Without seeing the rash, it's difficult to make an accurate diagnosis. This sounds like a rash due to either a new sweater or blouse, or an underarm d... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Unsure: This rash would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treat... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jerome Litt
Dermatology 73 years experience
BUG BITES?: WHATEVER BUGS THEY ARE, PLEASE TAKE HER TO A DERMATOLOGIST. AND SOON . . .
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Killian
General Practice 30 years experience
Abscess?: If there is any evidence of pus or an abscess this needs to be seen urgently. And, any spreading rash should be evaluated in person urgently.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Cheng
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Family Medicine 28 years experience
Rash: Oftentimes patients think a rash may be from a spider bite but there was not a witnessed bite.. This oftentimes is a skin infection from a bacteria ca... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Bite: It may be a spider bite, but then again, it could be a bite from a hornet, wasp or bee. Sight unseen it is difficult to render a dianosis.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yvette Kratzberg
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Allergic dermatitis: Allergic dermatitis can cause a rash composed of tiny red bumps over a reddened base. Occasionally an insect bite can cause localized swelling and all... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Goodpaster
Dentistry 31 years experience
Get Immediate Care: You could be having what is known as mrsa. It frequently looks like a spider bite and left untreated can spread through your blood stream quickly and ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Rash: It depends on what type spider bites you. If you dont scratch spider bite rash can clear up in a week.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfried
Dermatology 48 years experience
Infected?: If the site is infected or you have significant reaction medical attention is necessary. How long ago did the bite occur? Spider bites can vary from a... Read More
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